W1: Chord Block Diagrams and Fretboard Maps Flashcards
Which format is the most popular and used mostly for chords?
Chord block diagram
Which format shows the most complete view of the fretboard?
Fretboard map
What does an X mean on a chord block diagram?
The string is not played - either omitted or muted with free fingers on left hand.
What does an O mean on a chord block diagram?
String is played open - no frets held with fingers of left hand.
The horizontal lines on a chord block diagram represent…
frets
The horizontal lines on a fretboard map represent…
strings
The vertical lines on a chord block diagram represent…
strings
The vertical lines on a fretboard map represent…
frets
How does a chord block diagram show frets below the top four or five?
A small number at the upper left of the diagram indicates starting fret.
Fingers are shown on both diagrams as…
numbered circles.
In an A minor chord, the first finger goes where?
One string from the bottom, first fret.
In an E major chord, the first finger goes where?
Third string from the bottom, first fret.
The second finger to put down in the A minor or E major chord is …followed by the ….finger.
ring finger, followed by second finger.
